RN-Behavioral Health

Company: St. Agnes Hospital
Location: Fond Du Lac
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

This is a weekend specific position, day shift. 7:00am-3:00pm. 48 hours/pay period. As Clinical Partner, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust treatment plans for patients? evolving needs. As an advocate for each patient, you may comfort patients and their families, encourage patients to improve, and fulfill other roles as needed. The work can be demanding and emotionally rewarding. In return, you can expect a work environment where: - Clinical Partners feel valued, respected and free to express themselves; - Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose; - Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures. Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition. Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures. Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures. Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders. Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit. Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs. Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient?s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.? Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE No experience required

Keywords: St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac , RN-Behavioral Health, Other , Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin